Chapter 118
“I just needed some fresh air,” Maeve said as she noticed a hint of unease in Levi’s eyes. “Does your brother
“Not exactly.. that’s where Levi does his business,” Levi replied vaguely.
r mind people going upstairs?”
Maeve wasn’t familiar with the rules of the Hackett family, having never attended one of their events before. However, the fact that no one had stopped her from going upstairs earlier suggested that Levi had permitted it, perhaps as a warning against getting too close to his brother.
“It’s getting late, I should go,” Maeve said.
“I’ll send you back,” Levi insisted.
“It’s fine.” As Maeve was about to leave, Sergio had entered the Hackett Manor. Despite the toast from the other guests, he walked straight to
Maeve.
“Let’s go home,” Sergio said firmly, leaving no room for discussion.
Maeve avoided his gaze as her expression turned cold. Just moments ago, everyone had witnessed Sergio carrying Clara away. Yet now he’s suddenly back to bring her home. Was he trying to publicly embarrass her?
Sheldon sneered “Should Maeve always do as you say, Sergio? Seems a bit controlling, don’t you think?”
Sergio glanced at Levi with an indifferent expression. He continued, “Maeve is my wife. If she’s not coming with me, is she planning to leave with you?”
“You!” Levi had a fiery temper, and Sergio’s words sparked his anger. The atmosphere grew tense. It was evident that Sergio was here in a rage, but he controlled himself due to the setting.
Maeve couldn’t understand where Sergio’s anger was coming from. Was he trying to blame her for Clara’s fainting?
“Sheldon, apologize to Mr. Brooks,” Levi’s voice came from behind as he exited the elevator.
Reluctantly, Sheldon complied with his brother’s request. He said coldly, “Mr. Brooks, my apologies.”
Sergio didn’t spare Sheldon a glance, instead, he grabbed Maeve’s hand to leave. Maeve winced and frowned slightly. She couldn’t comprehend why Sergio was using such force!
However, before Sergio could reach the door, a group of bodyguards blocked their path, followed by another group surrounding Sergio and Maeve. Maeve surveyed her surroundings noting that these guards were armed with stun batons,
Courtesy before violence? Levi was indeed intriguing.
“Mr. Hackett, are you not intending to let me leave?” Sergio asked.
Levi responded with a faint smile, “Of course, no one could stop Mr. Brooks from leaving. However, Ms. Scott is Sheldon’s good friend and an honored guest of the Hackett family. No one can take her away unless she chooses to.”
Sergio’s eyes narrowed in response to Levi’s words, and the tension between them escalated.
Levi then turned to Maeve with a slight smile, and asked, “Ms. Scott, are you willing to leave?” Maeve was taken aback by the unexpected turn of events.
Chapter 119